Real Estate Investing in Bennett County, South Dakota

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,026

Should you buy in Bennett County, SD? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (43/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (38/100)

A cash-flow market β€” rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 18.8% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).

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2.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

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Avg Home Value $200,434
Avg Monthly Rent $1,053
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Bennett County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in South Dakota: Bennett has 1 cities, 1 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

The investment case for Bennett County is difficult to make on screen data alone. a harder case for a 2.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

Bennett County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$200,434
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,053
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (SD)
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Cities in Bennett County

ZIP Codes in Bennett County, SD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bennett County

What is the median home value in, SD?

, SD median home values land near $200K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,053/mo-per-month rentals.

Is in SD worth investing in?

, SD scores 2.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $200K and rents near $1,053/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

What is the typical renter like in, SD?

The renter base in, SD is reasonable for the $1,053/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields steady tenants.

Is rental property easy to operate in, SD?

SD law tenant-protective for landlords, and inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

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